Entrance exams for studying abroad and in India
Registration fees, test duration, score validity and who accepts each test — so you can decide which ones you actually need before paying to register. Fees checked against official sources in August 2026.
English proficiency
2 tests
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IELTS
International English Language Testing System
The International English Language Testing System, widely accepted in UK, Canada, and Australia.
- Fee
- ₹17,000
- Valid
- 2 Years
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TOEFL
Test of English as a Foreign Language (iBT)
Test of English as a Foreign Language, standard for American universities.
- Fee
- ₹19,000
- Valid
- 2 Years
Study-abroad aptitude
4 tests
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GRE
Graduate Record Examination (General Test)
Graduate Record Examination, required for MS and engineering programs globally.
- Fee
- ₹22,000
- Valid
- 5 Years
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GMAT
Graduate Management Admission Test (Focus Edition)
Graduate Management Admission Test, standard for premier global MBA programs.
- Fee
- ₹24,000
- Valid
- 5 Years
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SAT
SAT (Digital)
Standardized test for undergraduate courses in USA and select Indian colleges.
- Fee
- ₹8,500
- Valid
- 5 Years
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LSAT
Law School Admission Test
Law School Admission Test for JD programs at ABA-approved law schools in USA, Canada, Australia, and select In...
- Fee
- ₹25,000 (approx. $215 USD)
- Valid
- 5 Years
India entrance
6 tests
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CAT
Common Admission Test
Common Admission Test for admission to IIMs and top MBA colleges in India. Conducted by IIMs on rotation.
- Fee
- ₹2,500 (General/OBC) / ₹1,250 (SC/ST/PwD)
- Valid
- 1 Year
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XAT
Xavier Aptitude Test
Xavier Aptitude Test for admission to XLRI Jamshedpur and 250+ other management institutes across India.
- Fee
- ₹2,200
- Valid
- 1 Year
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GATE
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering for M.Tech/PhD admissions to IITs, IISc, NITs and PSU recruitment (ONGC,...
- Fee
- ₹1,700 (General/OBC) / ₹850 (SC/ST/PwD) with late fee
- Valid
- 3 Years
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NEET-UG
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BSc Nursing, and MBBS abroad (Russia, Philippines...
- Fee
- ₹1,700 (General/OBC) / ₹1,000 (SC/ST/PwD/Transgender)
- Valid
- 1 Year (India) / 2 Years (Abroad)
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CLAT
Common Law Admission Test
Common Law Admission Test for admission to 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) and 60+ other law colleges in I...
- Fee
- ₹4,000 (General/OBC/PwD/NRI) / ₹3,500 (SC/ST)
- Valid
- 1 Year
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CUET
Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate)
Common University Entrance Test for admission to central universities across India.
- Fee
- ₹750 - ₹3,000
- Valid
- 1 Year
Not sure which tests your target course needs?
Requirements are set per programme, not per university — and sitting a test you did not need is a wasted fee. Check with a counsellor first.
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